Events

What is it that makes us so scared of, and yet so attracted to, the living dead? Why is it that shambling or sprinting corpses still retain such relentless power?

Dr. Arnold T. Blumberg presents a whirlwind look back at 100 years of cinematic zombies and their evolution into a modern pop culture icon, with special attention to the ways in which Night of the Living Dead permanently impacted the media landscape.

Are you considering grad school?

On November 11, we're hosting a graduate information session for upper-year students!

You will have the chance to speak with department representatives and ask questions about programs in:

Women in Mathematics presents Nobel Laureate, Professor Donna Strickland

Talk Title: Generating High-Intensity, Ultrashort Optical Pulses 

Elevator Pitches: Overview, advantages and framework

Join Anita Layton, Associate Dean of Research and International, in a curated lunch series exclusively for Math postdocs.

For the first lunch series on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, join Anita Layton as she explores why every postdoc needs to be ready with a 2-minute research synopsis.

Want to hear and learn from amazing LGBTQ+ leaders in the tech community? Join us on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. All identities and backgrounds are welcome to attend.

Agenda:

6:30-7:30: Moderated discussion with panelists
7:30-8:30: Socialize and meet the panelists

Let's show our support for the two teams that include Math students in the Concept $5K Finals (previously known as the Velocity Fund Finals $5K).

The student entrepreneurs will pitch live for their share of $20K in funding. Each competitor has just three minutes to pitch their startup idea to a panel of judges.

The three teams from Math include:

It's time to de-compress and have some fun! On November 28, enjoy a variety of FREE food and fun activities. Throughout the evening different activities and food stations will take place.

• Chili Bar (with a vegan soup option available)
• Math Trivia
• Hot Chocolate Break
• Open Mic (contact Ian Payne (ipayne@uwaterloo.ca with any questions)

Did you know that balancing positive physical and social activities with your studies leads to improved academic performance?

This session explores how regular physical activity significantly improves your mood, wellbeing and overall student experience. Lastly, we will discuss the variety of opportunities available to get involved on campus.

Learn how to manage your funds and budget for the term you want to have. Michelle Hung, The Sassy Investor, will provide some hands-on tools to help you achieve financial wellness to help you achieve your goals

Join us for this free workshop on January 15, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. 

Register today to save your place!

Canada's first and largest beginner-focused hackathon.

StarterHacks has this year partnered with Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics to welcome over 1,000 high school and university students to participate in Canada’s largest beginner-focussed hackathon. The students will have 24 hours to create something amazing to solve a real-world problem, all while learning more about technology.